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New BEVA president welcomed
Andrew Harrison
Andrew Harrison replaces Paul Jepson as BEVA president.

Andrew Harrison will take up his role at conclusion of 2014 congress

Andrew Harrison, partner at Three Counties Equine Hospital in Gloucestershire, has been appointed as the new president of the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) for 2014/15.

He will take over the role on Saturday, September 13, at the end of the 2014 BEVA Congress, replacing Paul Jepson. Mark Bowen, associate professor of Veterinary Internal Medicine at The University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, will become president elect.

Andrew Harrison qualified from Liverpool University in 1988 and joined Three Counties Equine Hospital in 1993. He has particular interest in veterinary anaesthesia, internal medicine and echo-cardiography and has been awarded the RCVS certificates in both Equine Practice and Veterinary Anaesthesia.  

He said; “It is a privilege and an honour to take up the presidential reins for the next 12 months. It is unrealistic to expect to 'change the world' in such a short time frame so the plan is to target certain areas, such as progressing New Safer Horse Rescue courses, strengthening BEVA’s relationship with the BHA and moving forward with the regulation of Musculoskeletal Paraprofessionals.

"Not least it is a priority this year to make sure we keep aspiring vets realistically informed about future employment in our profession given the proliferation of undergraduate places available at UK and English speaking mainland European vet schools.”

Image courtesy of BEVA

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.